Downtown Akron Partnership

Lock 4 is an exciting space in Downtown Akron. The rushing water of the Ohio-Erie Canal creates multiple water falls through Lock 4 that, along with the historic brick facades of some of the oldest buildings in the city, give the space a distinctly urban feel.

200 S Main St
Akron, OH 44308

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Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Named to Akron Marathon Board of DirectorsAkron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton has been appointed to the Akron Marathon’s Board of Directors effective February 24, 2026.

10 Years of Public Art and Artists to Be Celebrated at Curated Storefront’s May 2 Fundraiser: Revelry for a CauseThe community is invited to celebrate a decade of public art and support artists at Curated Storefront’s 2026 gala and fundraiser, Revelry for a Cause, 6–10 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Akron Art Museum.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Downtown Akron Saturday March 14The Mark Heffernan/Margaret Judge Divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, in association with the City of Akron, present the 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14. The parade will kick-off at noon, beginning at Cedar/S. Main and move northbound on South Main Street to Bowery Street in downtown Akron.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.